Ensemble Vocal lAlliance - Les mains ouvertes

In Ukraine, B. met with a piece of glass and metallic glued to the upper deck. a rod in a string holder (sub-head); vibrating during the game, the rod hit the deck, giving the sound a characteristic jingle. On such B. played preim. a pinch. B. used in the Nar. instr. ensembles as a bass support, in particular in triple music. K. A. Vertkov.